Jon Reid

Jon Reid is the Chief Executive Officer at Lightning Sharks as of February 2023, bringing extensive leadership experience in the marketing and brand experience sectors. Previously, Reid served as Managing Director at FIRST, overseeing operations in the EMEA region and leading high-performance teams for global tech and financial service brands from October 2018 to January 2023. Reid also held Managing Director roles at Clive and Evoke Group, the latter being an award-winning agency recognized for its immersive brand experiences. With a background as a Strategy Consultant at A Little Bird and a Global Business Lead at Set Creative, Reid has collaborated with notable clients including Nike, Google, and Disney. Early career experience includes positions at Disturbing London and Fuel, focusing on business development and promotional campaigns. Reid holds a Diploma of Education in Marketing from the CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing.